Earn a Degree for Free! The UFCW Free College Benefit Plan Opens Doors of Opportunity for Members
Every day, we are working hard to provide you—and every single one of our members—with real and powerful benefits that can help you achieve the better life you have earned and deserve. One valuable example of this is the UFCW Free College Benefit.
The UFCW Free College Benefit makes it possible for you and/or your loved ones to earn an Associate Degree online through Eastern Gateway Community College with no out-of-pocket costs and no need for loans. There are no tuition, fee or e-book charges—saving you thousands of dollars!
This benefit is available exclusively to UFCW members, retired members, and the families of members, including children, spouses, grandchildren, domestic partners, and dependents.
The Free College Benefit covers any amount for tuition, fees or books that Is not covered by federal or employer education grants.
Best of all, the UFCW Free College Benefit is designed to help you balance work and home life. You can attend school part-time or full-time – whichever fits your schedule. All you need to get started is a high school degree or GED. There are no entrance exams to worry about.
Programs you can apply to include:
- Business Management
- Accounting
- Paralegal
- Early Childhood Education
Visit the UFCW Free College Benefit website to sign up or learn more.